Georgia Tech: Virginia rallies to defeat the Yellow Jackets

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Head coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets watches a replay in the first quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: TaQuon Marshall #16 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Jordan Mack #37 of the Virginia Cavaliers react to the football bouncing into the end zone for a safety in the fourth quarter during a game at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Joe Reed #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates returning a kickoff for a touchdown in the second quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: TaQuon Marshall #16 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets throws a pass in the first quarter during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Kurt Benkert #6 of the Virginia Cavaliers throws a pass in the first quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Olamide Zaccheaus #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers rushes in the second quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Juan Thornhill #21 of the Virginia Cavaliers breaks up a pass intended for Ricky Jeune #2 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter during a game at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: TaQuon Marshall #16 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs into Malcolm Cook #17 and Chris Peace #13 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first quarter during a game at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Joe Reed #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers stiff-arms Lance Austin #17 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first quarter during a game at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Ricky Jeune #2 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets can't reach a pass in the end zone defended by Juan Thornhill #21 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the fourth quarter during a game at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Nathan Cottrell #31 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rushes with the ball in the third quarter during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Ricky Jeune #2 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets catches a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Olamide Zaccheaus #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates completing a two-point conversion in the third quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Brenton Nelson #28 and Mandy Alonso #91 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrate a stop in the fourth quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Andre Levrone #14 of the Virginia Cavaliers catches a touchdown pass over Lance Austin #17 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter during a game at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Joe Reed #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates with fans on the field after a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 40-36. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Head coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets watches a replay in the first quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

Nov 3, 2017

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On a rainy day in Charlottesville, Va., Georgia Tech lost 40-36 to Virginia on Saturday.

Leading 14-13 at halftime, Tech scored two touchdowns in the first 35 seconds of the first half to take a 28-13 lead, but the Yellow Jackets (4-4, 3-3 ACC) let that lead get away.

Virginia (6-3, 3-2) scored the winning points on a 27-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kurt Benkert to Andre Levrone with 1:22 to play. On the extra-point attempt, the ball richoted off each upright, but was good.

Photos: Georgia Tech at Virginia on Saturday afternoon

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